(2025-01-26). Trump's 'free speech' vision comes at expense of press freedom. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Among his first official acts on returning to the White House, President Donald Trump issued an executive order "restoring freedom of speech and ending federal censorship". Implicit in this vaguely written document: the United States is done fighting mis- and disinformation online, reports the Paris-based global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
(2025-01-26). The Listening Post: 'They have been targeting media — anybody who tells the truth'. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch With a ceasefire in force in Gaza for a week, the Israeli army and settlers have intensified their attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, reports Al Jazeera's media watchdog programme The Listening Post. Amid the exchange of captives, images showing legions of Hamas reinforcements puncture the narratives in Israeli media. Presenter…
(2025-01-26). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-26). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-26). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-26). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-26). India celebrates 76th anniversary of Republic Day. tvbrics.com The event was attended by the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto…
(2025-01-26). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-26). Iranian Foreign Minister in Afghanistan for Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Heading a political and economic delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi traveled to Afghanistan on Sunday for talks with the Taliban.
(2025-01-26). Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Promotion of Relations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — High-ranking delegations from Iran and Afghanistan weighed plans to expand ties between the two neighbors in various fields.
(2025-01-26). Taliban Vows Not to Harm Iran over Water Share. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The acting prime minister of Afghanistan gave an assurance that his country has no intention of harming Iran when it comes to the issue of share of water from the joint resources.
(2025-01-26). Iran FM calls for expansion of economic ties with Afghanistan. presstv.ir Iran's foreign minister has lauded neighborly relations between Tehran and Kabul, calling for the expansion of economic ties to secure the national interests of the two countries.
(2025-01-26). US threatens Taliban leaders with 'big bounty' over detained Americans. presstv.ir The US has threatened to place significant bounties on the Taliban leaders amid allegations that more Americans are detained in Afghanistan than previously reported.
(2025-01-26). Gauteng police rescue kidnapped nine-year-old boy. sanews.gov.za Gauteng police rescue kidnapped nine-year-old boy | Police in Gauteng, together with private security companies, on Friday rescued a nine-year-old boy who had been kidnapped for four days in Laudium, in Tshwane. | Five suspects, who are Pakistan and Afghanistan nationals aged between 24 and 37, were arrested. | The suspects are expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court on Monday. | The boy, whose parents are from Afghanistan, was forcefully taken from the house of the father's friend in Laudium on Tuesday. | The suspects called the parents demanding a ransom. | "A team comprising of South A…
(2025-01-26). Iran urges cooperation to resolve water, refugee disputes with Afghanistan. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister urges the settlement of the disputes with Afghanistan over shared water resources and refugees.
(2025-01-26). Putin congratulates Indian leaders on Republic Day. plenglish.com "Russia-India relations have the nature of a particularly privileged strategic partnership. I am sure that through joint efforts we will continue to strengthen fruitful bilateral cooperation constantly in all areas, as well as constructive interaction in international affairs," the Russian head of State said in a text released by the Kremlin press service. | In this regard, Putin stressed that the development of the partnership responds to the fundamental interests of the peoples of both States and contributes to the creation of a fair multipolar world order. | The Russian leader noted that since the adoption of…
(2025-01-26). North Korea successfully test-fires sea-launched cruise missiles. presstv.ir North Korea successfully launches strategic sea-to-surface cruise missiles, according to state media KCNA.
(2025-01-26). China Responds To Rubio's Remarks On South China Sea. popularresistance.org In response to a US State Department statement claiming new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussing Beijing's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo over phone and underscoring the "ironclad" US defense commitment to Manila, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that the US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in the maritime issues between China and the Philippines. | Mao said "the military cooperation between the US and the Philippines should not undermine China's sovereignty…
(2025-01-26). South Korea prosecutors indict impeached President Yoon for insurrection. aljazeera.com
(2025-01-26). La Cina usa il dollaro contro gli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su La storia dell'egemonia finanziaria degli Stati Uniti e le recenti tendenze al suo indebolimento a causa delle azioni della Cina. | Segue nostro Nella seconda metà degli anni '60, il sistema monetario internazionale modellato dagli Stati Uniti a Bretton Woods nel 1944 sistema comincià≤ a mostrare inequivocabili segni di cedimento, imputabili prevalentemente alle implicazioni della Guerra del Vietnam. All'inizio del decennio, il defici…
(2025-01-25). NZ Palestinian network co-founder Janfrie Wakim praises 'heroic Gaza', calls for more action. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A co-founder of a national Palestinian solidarity network in Aotearoa New Zealand today praised the "heroic" resilience and sacrifice of the people of Gaza in the face of Israel's ruthless attempt to destroy the besieged enclave of more than 2 million people. Speaking at the first solidarity rally in Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau…
(2025-01-25). Vanuatu AG condemns Trump's Paris climate treaty exit as 'troubling precedent'. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews Vanuatu's top lawyer has called out the United States for "bad behavior" after newly inaugurated President Donald Trump withdrew the world's biggest historic emitter of greenhouse gasses from the Paris Agreement for a second time. The Pacific nation's Attorney-General Arnold Loughman, who led Vanuatu's landmark International Court of Justice climate…
(2025-01-25). Singapore: End harassment and intimidation of Transformative Justice Collective. fidh.org 11 organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, condemn in the strongest terms the latest restrictions imposed by the Singapore government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. Read the statement (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-25). The US Is Seeing Quickly Widening Gaps in Life Expectancy Between Groups. truthout.org The life expectancy among Native Americans in the western United States has dropped below 64 years, close to life expectancies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Haiti. For many Asian Americans, it's around 84 — on par with life expectancies in Japan and Switzerland. Americans' health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of… |
(2025-01-25). News Corp lies to Australian Parliament in lobbying putsch to change media laws. asiapacificreport.nz 
Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has misled the Australian Parliament and is liable to prosecution — not that government will lift a finger to enforce the law, reports Michael West Media. SPECIAL REPORT: By Michael West Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation has misled the Australian Parliament. In a submission to the Senate, the company claimed, "Foxtel also…
(2025-01-25). Taiwan: First execution under President Lai condemned. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). Thailand: Right to health for prisoners and detainees. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). India and Indonesia strengthen cooperation with five agreements. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 25 (Prensa Latina) India and Indonesia signed five agreements today in connection with the visit here of President Prabowo Subianto, guest of honor at tomorrow's Republic Day celebrations.
(2025-01-25). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-01-25). Afghanistan: International Criminal Court Prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Taliban leaders marks new milestone for gender justice. fidh.org
(2025-01-25). What Impact Might The US' Latest Energy Sanctions Have On Russo-Indo Relations? pressenza.com Trump's preference for sanctions and his latest threat to double down on secondary ones could derail India's careful multi-alignment between the US and Russia by forcing it to choose between them. | The media has been awash with
(2025-01-25). Malaysian Prime Minister emphasises ASEAN's potential at World Economic Forum 2025. tvbrics.com 
As chairman of ASEAN 2025, Malaysia emphasised the region's special features including in the field of economy and trade…
(2025-01-25). Man jailed for attack aimed at French magazine Charlie Hebdo. newarab.com 
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a Pakistani man to 30 years in jail for attempting to murder two people outside the former offices of When he carried out the attack, 29-year-old Zaheer Mahmood wrongly believed the satirical newspaper was still based in the building, which was targeted by Islamists a decade ago for publishing cartoons lampooning the Prophet Mohammed. | In fact, Charlie Hebdo had moved in the wake of the storming of its offices by two Al-Qaeda-linked mas…
(2025-01-25). Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China's 'harassment'. aljazeera.com Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.
(2025-01-25). Art Camp Art Gallery Presents a Father and Daughter Art Exhibit. pressenza.com 
Ian Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Beyond Replication- The Birth of Composition | & | Jade Fulgar Solo Exhibition: Reflections in Motion- An Exploration of Memory, Identity and Water | January 25, 2025. An exhibit, featuring the art of a father and a young daughter, two solo exhibitions had it's opening night in the Art Camp Gallery, in Greenbelt 5 Makati. Guests and art lovers were able to view the art of the two artists on display, to interchange and speak to the two artists about their creations. | Here are some images of the Exhibit Opening Night. A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the exhibit which will…